Two weeks post Breast reduction, lift, and implant and my nipples are clearly not in alignment with one another? (Photos)

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I'm two weeks postop and my left breast seems to be sitting higher than my right. In addition, my nipples are not aligned with one another. I noticed it a day after operation but my doctor said "they look pretty even to me" and brushed me off. I know it could take some time for the swelling to go down, but this looks as if my doctor did not place them back in the correct spots. Since my doctor is a man of little words, please someone ease my fear that I made a mistake in getting this surgery.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Congratulations on having undergone the breast augmentation / lifting surgery. Although I cannot predict exactly how your breasts will change, given that you are only 2 weeks out of surgery, it is most likely that your breasts will change significantly over the course of the next several weeks/months.

Exactly how the breasts will change of course will depend on exactly what procedure was carried out, and how the breast implants settle, etc..;  therefore, your plastic surgeon will be your best resource when it comes to meaningful assessment, advice, and/or reassurance. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be pleased with long-term.

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

HEALING AFTER BREAST
SURGERY, AUGMENTATION, LIFTS

1.   
pain is variable

2.   
it takes 2-3 months for implants to settle and muscles to relax

3.   
celebrex, motrin, and muscle relaxers can help

4.   
massage and stretching may help

5.   
everyone heals differently

6.   
4-7 days off from work is common

HEALING OF SENSORY NERVES: Tingling, burning or shooting pains, which will disappear
with time and should not alarm you, indicate regeneration of the sensory
nerves. If these sensations cause pain, repeated, local self-massage helps.

ASYMMETRY: The two breasts commonly heal quite differently. One
breast may swell more, feel more uncomfortable, or have a different initial
shape. After complete healing, they will be more similar and natural. You must
have patience, but if this causes concern, ask questions of the doctor or the
nursing staff.

SHAPE AND CONTOUR: The final shape of your breasts will start to look its
best approximately three (3) months after surgery. It takes time for the skin
and muscle to stretch and relax around the new implant. The breast will often
look higher, firmer, and “less natural” in the first three (3) months. It can
take up to a year to see your final result.

FOLLOW-UP EXAMS: These are generally done in 1 week, 2 to 3
weeks, 3 to 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months to 1 year, and 1-2 year intervals. In
our office we include all of your follow up appointments in the initial
surgical fee.

Since it can take some time for the final placement and contour to appear, you should not be too worried. However, if you are concerned or have questions at all you should not hesitate to visit your surgeon to have the area examined and make sure that healing is going well. Good luck.

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you very much for sharing your concerns with us.  2 weeks after Breast Reduction, it's not time enough to express a valid opinion of results.On the other hand, generally to avoid the normal p.o. swelling, I recommend to limit the arms movement for two weeks. Also it's not advisable to carry weight and take the antiinflamatory painkillers drugs.Finally, I recommend you always use a therapeutic bra.Respectfully,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

It is too soon to tell for sure.  Best to give it a few months to heal. If they are a bit off for your satisfaction. then perhaps a small revision may be necessary in the future.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Need to see before posted photos to see if you had an asymmetry to begin with. If you did than this could be the reason of the N/A differences. Best to seek in person second opinions....

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